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Metra Advises Commuters To Avoid Union Station

CHICAGO (CBS) — Metra is advising riders on the BNSF lines to avoid Union Station, after a person was fatally struck Wednesday afternoon by a train in west suburban Riverside.

Shortly before 3 p.m., inbound and outbound trains were halted.

Overcrowding prevention plan has been put in place at union station. BNSF passengers urged to avoid union station. No trains going in or out do to a person struck and killed by a train in Riverside. @cbschicagopic.twitter.com/Bfl3oZNW9C